Layers of Diversity :

Layers of Diversity Personality - Centre of diversity wheel because it represents a stable set of characteristics that is responsible for a person’s identity
Internal Dimensions - Primary dimensions of diversity - not within our control but strongly influence our attitudes and expectations and assumptions about others
External Dimensions - Secondary dimensions of diversity and represent individual differences that we have a greater ability to control
Organizational Dimensions - Dimensions of diversity at the workplace level

The Glass Ceiling :

The Glass Ceiling An invisible barrier that blocks certain workers – specifically qualified women and visible minorities from advancing into top management positions
Types of glass ceiling barriers:
Different pay for comparable work
Gender, ethnic, racial, religious discrimination or harassment in the workplace
Lack of family-friendly workplace policies

Managing Diversity :

Managing Diversity Managing diversity involves policies, activities, and organizational changes aimed at managing individual differences in order to enable all people to perform up to their maximum potential
Many companies are unsure what it takes to manage diversity effectively.

Barriers to Implementing Diversity in the Workplace :

Barriers to Implementing Diversity in the Workplace Inaccurate stereotypes and prejudice.
Ethnocentrism (one’s cultural rules and norms are superior than the rules and norms of another culture).
Poor career planning.
An unsupportive and hostile work environment for diverse employees.
Lack of political savvy on the part of diverse employers.
Difficulty in balancing career and family issues.
Fears of reverse discrimination.
Diversity is not seen as an organizational priority.
The need to revamp the organization’s performance and reward system.
Resistance to change.

Discussion Question :

Discussion Question Consider the following: On Saturday morning, the boss invites his subordinates: Tom, David, and Hal for a friendly game of golf. Mary and Rajiv, who don’t play golf, are not invited.
Is this Saturday golf game simply a friendly social occasion, or is it a subtle form of discrimination? Explain